Artist
ELEMENTS
AIR • EARTH • FIRE • WATER
A lifetime of art expression Aïa Mar is devoted to the elements and biodiversity. She photographs Air, Earth, Fire & Water creating abstract images that become the canvas for surreal landscapes with endangered animals. She experiences a connection with the species and translates it into art; inspiring conservation of wildlife.
Her art, installations and photographs have won multiple prestigious awards such as International Photography Awards USA, PX3 Prix de Photographie Paris, MIFA Moscow International Photography Awards, and Contemporary Masters of Photography.
freediver
SCUBA DIVER
FREEDIVE NATIONAL RECORD
In 2016 Aïa Mar set two Freedive National Records for Panama. Submerging on one breath allows her to push personal limits in order to truly connect with the Ocean. In her life she has seen the rapid decline of Marine Biodiversity and her mission is to protect the Ocean's Future.
Born in Panama, a country with two oceans, Aïa is always exploring the water. She began diving at age 16 and is constantly traveling around the world experiencing the marine habitats of the Red Sea, Mediterranean, South Pacific, Caribbean & Pacific Ocean.
ecologist
ENDANGERED HABITATS
BIODIVERSITY AMBASSADOR
Through her art she creates awareness to protect unique ecosystems, species biodiversity and healthy habitats.
Aïa's passion for nature conservation has led to collaborate with several environmental foundations: Smithsonian, United Nations, MarViva, Tortuguias, IUCN, PEW Foundation.
Her work caring for biodiversity,
sustainable fishing, coral health, sharks, pristine ecosystems and pure elements allows her to give back to our Beautiful Planet Earth.